Matheson partners Tim Scanlon, Head of Corporate, and Joe
Beashel, Head of Regulatory Risk Management joined The Taoiseach,
Mr Enda Kenny TD today for the official opening of the first Credit
Suisse trading floor in Dublin.

Matheson advised Credit Suisse on this establishment
including its authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland in
December 2015. This was the first time that the Central Bank
authorised a branch from outside the EU, in this case
Switzerland. The new branch will operate key parts of the
Credit Suisse Prime Services business which provides services to
hedge funds, sovereign entities, banks, insurance companies and
other non-bank financial institutions.

The Taoiseach says this branch opening "represents a strong
endorsement of Ireland's reputation as a leading location for
international financial services".

Minister of Finance Michael Noonan added that the Government
sees this as "an important step in the IFS 2020
strategy".

Assisting international financial institutions, such as Credit
Suisse, establish in Ireland is a key strategic focus for Matheson
and we are delighted to have been able to assist in this important
project. We wish Credit Suisse every success in the
future.